Dolphin - Ilminster

#13 - Seafood - South Somerset, Steak, British
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Dolphin

Dolphin
4.2 / 5 (1816 reviews)

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The restaurant offers decently priced food with a pleasant landlord, but has some discomforting aspects for solo diners. While some visitors have had disappointing experiences with the food, others have raved about the Sunday roast. The pub is described as a hidden gem, offering a cozy atmosphere and friendly locals. The staff is welcoming, serving locally-sourced dishes and real ales. Guests have enjoyed their experiences, with some mentioning the traditional feel of the pub as a refreshing change from more modern establishments. Overall, the Dolphin pub seems to offer a mix of experiences, with a focus on good quality food and welcoming service.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: David

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 1816 reviews

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I enjoyed a fantastic pub lunch today at this restaurant. I had the homemade lasagna made with local beef and homemade chips, and it was absolutely delicious! The staff, including a friendly and helpful boy at the bar, made me feel very welcome. View all feedback.

What Jennifer Kent dislikes about Dolphin:
The food was decent and decently priced. The landlord was pleasant. But it wasn't comfortable for a solo stranger. The issue was that the older lady (in corner wearing a pink top) was constantly puffing away at her e-cigerette. The landlord turned a blind eye to this. The man next to me decided to turn off the music to the speaker next to me (he arrived whilst I was mid dinner and decided he didn't want the music pla... View all feedback.

brizbabem32
08.09.2024

NO LONGER SERVES FOOD went for lunch but found they have stopped serving food. seems a nice pub. had drinks and crisps of various flavours

lookey01
08.09.2024

Very friendly pub...good service.. excellent range of Wadsworth beers well priced...cider as well as the usual suspects. Pleasant outside seating area

johnplumb2018
08.09.2024

Good food at a reasonable price,friendly staff,not much atmosphere. No music so great for having a conversation.

david-iglesias-snake
29.03.2025

Stopped there for a pint. Very noisy and swearing locals were having (a lot of) drinks, which was part of the folklore I guess. Service: 4

kevin-phillips-grass-2
29.03.2025

Good pint good music friendly welcome and dog friendly

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